Motivating People to Be Physically Active, Second Edition,
translates research, theories, and concepts of behavioral science
into a useful handbook for health professionals involved in the
planning, development, implementation, or evaluation of physical
activity promotion programs. The book describes proven methods
for helping people overcome sedentary behavior and make physical
activity a regular part of their lives.

Based on the five-stage model of motivational readiness for
change, this comprehensive reference will help you design intervention
programs for individuals and groups in both worksite and community
settings. This behavior change method can be used with healthy
adults as well as those with chronic physical or psychological
conditions. Youll also learn to measure and improve clients
motivation and assess their physical activity patterns and barriers.

The second edition has been fully updated and expanded to
include these features:

An updated chapter that discusses and compares the recent
physical activity recommendations of the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, the American College of Sports Medicine,
and the Institute of Medicine and presents the pros and cons
of the recommendations for key populations

An expanded description of the benefits of a physically active
lifestyle

Information on how technology, including accelerometers,
and Web-based intervention strategies can be used in changing
physical activity behavior

Motivating People to Be Physically Active, Second Edition,
contains many practical tools and ideas to assist you in program
implementation. Youll find reproducible questionnaires,
worksheets, logs, and more to assist clients in their transition
to active living. The book includes case studies of successful
community and worksite programs that can serve as a starting
point for your own interventions and stage-specific strategies
and recommendations for including and motivating all participants.
The authors also provide a list of suggested readings that you
can use to enhance your programs. Web addresses and phone numbers
of physical activity organizations are included, which can provide
you with additional information and resources.

With its focus on psychological and behavioral research and
accessible reading style, Motivating People to Be Physically
Active, Second Edition, is the essential resource for physical
activity behavior modification. In addition to allowing you to
design effective intervention programs, its many program ideas,
tips, and tools spark your motivation to educate and encourage
others to lead a more active and healthier lifestyle.

Motivating People to Be Physically Active, Second Edition,
is part of the Physical Activity Intervention Series (PAIS).
This timely series provides useful educational resources for
professionals interested in promoting and implementing physical
activity programs to a diverse and often resistant population.

About the Authors

Bess H. Marcus, PhD, is a professor of psychiatry and
human behavior at the Brown University Medical School. She is
the director of physical activity research at the Brown University
Center for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine at the Miriam Hospital.
Dr. Marcus, a clinical psychologist, has spent the past 18 years
conducting research on physical activity behavior, and she has
published more than 100 papers and book chapters on this topic.

She has helped create new recommendations regarding the quantity
and intensity of physical activity necessary for health benefits.
She also contributed to the 1996 Surgeon General's Report on
Physical Activity and Health. She served as an advisor on the
curriculum development for Project Active and PRIME and is a
coauthor of Active Living Every Day. Dr. Marcus is recognized
internationally for her outstanding research in helping people
to become more physically active and has spoken on this topic
worldwide.

Dr. Marcus makes time to be physically active on most days
of the week. She enjoys cycling, swimming, and walking with her
husband, children, and friends.

LeighAnn Forsyth, PhD, is a psychology professor at
Cleveland State University, where she conducts research on physical
activity adoption. She has a private practice specializing in
eating and weight management. Dr. Forsyth completed a clinical
internship and two-year postdoctoral fellowship at the Brown
University Center for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine at the
Miriam Hospital. She also participated in several research programs
applying the stages of motivational readiness to promote physical
activity adoption.

Table of Contents

Contents

Physical Activity Intervention Series Preface

Preface

Acknowledgments

Part I Theoretical Background and Tools for Measuring Motivational
Readiness